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Government

Formal probe of county’s handling of sexual harassment allegations dragging on

Subcommittee has held 12 interviews in three months, Sidhu supports efforts

July 25, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Estimated cost for Whatcom’s hybrid ferry project nearly doubles, now $85M+

Options include deferring electrification or opt for a diesel ferry to replace aging Whatcom Chief

July 25, 2024 10:53 a.m.

County OKs $150K Birch Bay incorporation feasibility study

Study could address service expectations and tax base of new city

July 23, 2024 8:57 p.m.

Washington Democrats voice support for Biden’s decision to drop out of presidential race

Democrats voiced support for the move, with some endorsing Vice President Harris

July 21, 2024 7:49 p.m.

Port mid-year revenue collections remain steady

Revenue collections for first two quarters of 2024 sit around $16 million

July 16, 2024 7:08 p.m.

Indigenous Affairs

With new health center now open, Lummi Nation sets sights on detox facility

Tribe is seeking $10.6M from feds, Sen. Patty Murray toured center

July 16, 2024 3:51 p.m.

Bellingham requests mediation in bargaining with city worker union

After 18 sessions and one rejected contract, Local 1937 continues to seek better compensation

July 16, 2024 1:08 p.m.

Two new deputy administrators appointed to help manage growing Bellingham

Janice Keller and Forrest Longman will assume their new positions this week

July 15, 2024 10:00 p.m.

City of Bellingham anticipating budget deficit with ‘flattening of revenues’

Like Whatcom County, city plans to tighten belt in next year's budget

Updated July 17, 2024 10:45 a.m.

City to consider requiring locked mailboxes for all Bellingham rental units

Boxes are expensive, but risk of identity theft outweighs upfront costs, planning director says

Updated July 15, 2024 8:00 p.m.

Whatcom County, faced with ‘sobering’ budget reality, announces temporary hiring freeze

End of federal aid and stagnant sales taxes will mean tough decisions

July 15, 2024 9:22 a.m.

Volunteers sought to write pro/con statements for Prop 5 repeal ballot measure

Committee members will be appointed on July 23; application deadline is July 22

July 14, 2024 10:00 p.m.